HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1939 - CCCITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. JULY 17, 1939.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in
regular session at the above time and place.
Present at roll call: Councilmen: Jumper,
Malone, Owens, Strohmeier, Arnold, City
Attorney and City Clerk.
The Mayor announced the minutes of the last
regular meeting of July 5, 1939 were written
and mailed to each member of the City Council
and to the City Attorney.
' There being no errors or omissions the minutes
stand approved as read.
A request, offered by the Life Payment Organi-
zation, to use the Auditorium, was read.
Moved and carried that same be granted.
A communication from the Secretary of the Azusa
Planning Commission relative to the Harland
Building Permit, was read and ordered placed
on file.
A communication from Mr. E. S. Gripper of the
State Highway Department, relative to the
trimming of pepper trees on Azusa Avenue, was
read and ordered placed on file.
An application for work in the Police Depart-
ment was presented by H. L. Hardee.
'+loved and carried that same be placed on file
for future reference.
A letter prepared by Mr. Tscharner, notify-
ing all taxpayers of the present laws govern-
ing delinquent taxes, was read.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper the City Clerk be authorized
to have same printed and mailed to all tax
delinquent property owners.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayest Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes:. None. Absent: None.
Councilman Owens offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET SET FORTH IN PROJECT
STATEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR
THE EXPENDITURE OF 1/4 CENT GAS TAX ON STREETS
OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END-
ING JUNE 30, 1940 WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Malone that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1616.
' Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ADOPTING BUDGET SET FORTH IN PROJECT
STATEMIH2TT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR
EXPENDITURE OF 1/4 CENT GAS TAX ON STATE
HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE
1939-1940 BIENNIUM.
7:30 P. M.
Roll call.
Minutes approved.
Organization
granted permission
to use Auditorium.
Communication
ordered placed
on file.
Communication
ordered placed
on file.
Application
ordered placed
on file.
Letter to Tax
payers authorized.
RESOLUTION NO.
1616 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
1617 adopted.
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Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Coun-
cilman Strohmeier that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No,
1618.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved and carried that the following business Business men.
men be awarded the City business for the
month of August:
Doctor - Dr. Wheatley
First Aid, Etc. - Richterts Drug Store
Garage - C. M. Singleton Garage
Grease Jobs - Associated Service Station
Hardware - Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard
' Paint - Morgan Hardware
Restaurant - Malt Shop
Tires - C. H. Howard
The Azusa Public Library Board notified the Mr. Hinds, Mrs.
City Council they had declared vacant the Owens and Mrs.
office of George N. Hale. Chester appointed
Mayor Arnold appointed E. F. Hinds to serve members of Library
as a member of the,Library Board until June Board.
30, 1940 to complete Mr. Hale's unexpired
term.
Mayor Arnold also appointed Mrs. Mattie Owens
and Mrs. Dorothy Chester to serve on the Azusa
Public Library Board until June 30, 1941.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the Council ratify
and approve the Mayor's action.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Crossing Guard
Councilman Owens the matter of employment of employment referred
Crossing Guards be referred to the Police to Police
Committee and City Attorney withpower to act. Committee, with
Carried by the following vote of the Council: power to act.
Ayes: Uouncilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Iv1r. C. E. Cook addressed the Council relative Swimming classes
to the organization of swimming classes at the at pool referred
local pool, under a Red Cross Life Saving to Councilman
Instructor. Owens.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone that the matter be referred
to Councilman Owens to work out with Mr. Cook.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JULY 17, 1939.
7:30 P. bl.
IVioved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
1617.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None., Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
RESOLUTION NO.
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OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA,
1618 adopted.
ACCEPTING EASEMENT FROM THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY, DATED JUNE 173, 1939, EXECUTED
ON THE 29th DAY OF JUNE, 1939, AND AUTHORIZING
SAIY&, TO BE RECORDEll.
Moved by Councilman Owens, seconded by Coun-
cilman Strohmeier that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No,
1618.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved and carried that the following business Business men.
men be awarded the City business for the
month of August:
Doctor - Dr. Wheatley
First Aid, Etc. - Richterts Drug Store
Garage - C. M. Singleton Garage
Grease Jobs - Associated Service Station
Hardware - Spriggs Brothers Hardware
Lumber - Williams Lumber Yard
' Paint - Morgan Hardware
Restaurant - Malt Shop
Tires - C. H. Howard
The Azusa Public Library Board notified the Mr. Hinds, Mrs.
City Council they had declared vacant the Owens and Mrs.
office of George N. Hale. Chester appointed
Mayor Arnold appointed E. F. Hinds to serve members of Library
as a member of the,Library Board until June Board.
30, 1940 to complete Mr. Hale's unexpired
term.
Mayor Arnold also appointed Mrs. Mattie Owens
and Mrs. Dorothy Chester to serve on the Azusa
Public Library Board until June 30, 1941.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Strohmeier that the Council ratify
and approve the Mayor's action.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by Crossing Guard
Councilman Owens the matter of employment of employment referred
Crossing Guards be referred to the Police to Police
Committee and City Attorney withpower to act. Committee, with
Carried by the following vote of the Council: power to act.
Ayes: Uouncilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Iv1r. C. E. Cook addressed the Council relative Swimming classes
to the organization of swimming classes at the at pool referred
local pool, under a Red Cross Life Saving to Councilman
Instructor. Owens.
Moved by Councilman Strohmeier, seconded by
Councilman Malone that the matter be referred
to Councilman Owens to work out with Mr. Cook.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Mayor Arnold nominated James Rogers,
Chief of the Fire Department, which
was ratified by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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JULY 17, 1939. 7:30 P. M.
Jr.
nomination
Owens,
Councilman Owens offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGERS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 1619 adopted.
' APPOINTING JAMES ROGERS JR. CHIEF OF THE FIRE
DEPARTI'ENT OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Malone that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No, 1619.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 1620 adopted.
PROTECTING THE SALE BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
OF ANY TAX DEEDED PROPERTY,VaTHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF SAID CITY.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Jumper that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution No.
1620.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
' Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 1621 adopted.
FIXING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by Coun-
cilman Owens that this Resolution be adopted
as read and numbered Resolution No. 1621.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Councilman Strohmeier offered a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY RESOLUTION NO.
OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 1622 adopted.
FIXING THE SALARIES OF HOWARD SIDDALL AND
VIRGIL SMITH.
' Moved by Councilman Jumper, seconded by
Councilman Owens that this Resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 1622.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes:: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Owens and duly carried the follow- Requisitions
ing requisitions be allowed: 514 to 527. allowed.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. JULY, 17, 1939. 7:30 P. 11233
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Owens the following bills be Bills
allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon
the Treasury for the -same.
Carried by the following vote of the Council:
Ayes: Oouncilmen: Jumper, Malone, Owens,
Strohmeier, Arnold.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
GENERAL FUND
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3614
3615
S. C. Bierbower
Azusa Herald
Light & Water
Printing
$434.90
14.12
3616
So. Calif. Edison Co.
Elec.
5.78
3617
John Falcon
Labor
12.00
3618
American Cynamid Company
Material
26.78
3619
A. Kasperek
Services
1.50
3620
Dawson's Radiator Shon
Services
5.00
3621
Pacific Chemical Company
Supplies
7.68
3622
John Bean Mfg. Co.
Material
14.41
3623
Azusa Feed & Fuel Company
Supplies
8.97
3624
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
12.68
3625
Don Wilson
Labor
14.70
3626
James Rogers, Jr.
Labor
25.00
3629
Rex Strohmeier
Expenses
19.62
3630
General Petroleum Corp.
Material
22.38
3633
L. L. Lopez
Labor
125.00
3634
H. R. Roberts
Labor
125.00
3635
Richter's Drug Store
Material
16.99
3636
Leo C. Nasser
Material
30.90
3637
Victor A. Owens
Expenses
12.48
LIGHT FUND
2028
J. B. Stine
Labor
14.00
2029
B. 0. -Corp
Wiring
35.00
2031
Mrs."nuth Porter
Labor
25.00
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WATER FUND
1650
Rensselaer Valve Company
Material
121.61
1651
A. Kasperek
Labor
42.55
1653
Mrs. Ruthe Porter
Labor
25.00
1654
S. C. bierbower
Pump
541.85
1655
So. Pipe & Casing Company
Material
82.12
1656
Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
Material
4.66
1657
Standard Fence Company
Material
40.52
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY
FUND
507
Williams Lumber Yard
erial
40.96
508
Pacific Rock & Gravel Co.
Material
1,814.31
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
52
Williams Lum er and
Material
$ 17.13
Pii . V. A. FUND
198
Lewis Menard
Labor
9.75
199
Bob Ayon
Labor
9.75
200
Manuel Ruelas, Jr.
Labor
9.75
201
Manuel Ruelas, Sr.
Labor
9.75
202
Nichilas Martinez
Labor
12.00
203
Frank Smith
Labor
10.50
204
W. F. Bevens
Labor
10.50
205
J. B. Stine
Labor
10.50
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206
Paul McCoy
Labor
22.50
207
John Poetker
Labor
22.50
208
Carlos Manjerras
Labor-
7.00
209
V. G. Eggers
Labor
10.50
210
Williams Lumber Yard
Material
5.88
Moved by Councilman MalLone, seconded by
Councilman Owens and duly carried the Adjournment.
Council adjourn.
City Ulerk of the 0i11
of-Azusa.-
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